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Pulaski County Schools

Custodian

Pulaski County Schools, Pulaski, Virginia, United States, 24301

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Position Type: Support Staff/Custodians - All Locations

Date Posted: 9/24/2025

Location: Custodial Shop PERSONNEL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Pulaski County Public Schools Custodian - Pulaski County Public Schools September 24, 2025

Job Summary Responsible for cleaning in all areas of the building to include vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, mopping, wiping and emptying trash utilizing appropriate equipment, and supplies.

Essential Duties

Sweeps, mops, dusts all classrooms, bathrooms, offices, hallways, and specialty rooms. Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times. Uses appropriate equipment and supplies to wipe and sanitize toilets, sinks, mirrors, countertops, windows and water fountains. Empties trash. Stocks paper products at all points of use. Waxes floors and operates buffing machine. Vacuums and cares for building carpeting. Washes windows and furniture. Picks up litter and debris on outside school grounds. Makes minor repairs to equipment and furniture as needed. Complies with laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash and waste. Moves furniture, folds and unfolds chairs as required. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Custodians, Supervisor of Custodial Services, Principal, or other appropriate administrator. Shovels snow from sidewalks during inclement weather. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required) Completion of a standard high school or GED. Must have experience working as custodian. Must possess experience in proper procedures for carpet care. Ability to read and write in English and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to follow safety precautions to avoid injuries of minor cuts, falls, bruises, burns and scalds. Ability to complete written forms and records. Previous related experience preferred.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use cleaning equipment; to see and read printed material with or without vision aids; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; to climb ladders, bend, stoop, walk and reach overhead. Ability to be exposed occasionally to fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, and exposure to high noises level.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school or office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Evaluation Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Custodian will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator.

Reports to:

Head Custodian

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status:

Non -Exempt

Months/Days/Hours:

12 months, 261 days, 8 hours per day

Salary Scale:

Custodian

Benefits:

Standard Employee Benefit

Pay Scales can be found at: https://www.pcva.us/o/pcva/page/hr-salary-scales-2025-2026

All interested and qualified applicants must submit an application for employment and supporting documents.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Board Policy GB: Equal Employment Opportunity/ Non-discrimination: Director of Personnel and Human Resources Richard Thomas

rthomas@pcva.us

. For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit

https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/civil-rights-laws/nondiscrimination-in-employment-practices-in-education#

: or call 1-800-421-3481 You may also contact Human Resources at:

Human Resources Support Email